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Thanks to Bermuda's low topography, you won't find cliffs there from which you can take off on a hang gliding excursion, but the vast coastline means that you can get a similar experience by taking to the air on a parasailing trip. Parasailers are tethered to a boat and sit beneath a large canopy that helps them stay in the air. Even though you only get a few minutes in the air, parasailing is sure to make your Bermuda vacation memorable.

Logistics

Given that Bermuda is an island nation, you might guess that ample coastline is available for water sports. This is true, but only a handful of professional operators exist that will take you up in the air on a parasail, so you must plan your adventure in advance. Also be aware that weight restrictions might apply for parasailing. For instance, at KS Watersports ((kswatersports.com) the equipment can hold 350 pounds at most. Calculate your weight and the weight of the person you want to parasail with, when relevant, before you try to take a parasailing excursion.

Locations

While several parasailing outfits exist in Bermuda, Fodor's considers KS Watersports the one and only vendor for parasailing on the island. The company has a location in Dockyard, on the southern tip of the country, and another in St. George along the northern coast. The boats can accommodate up to 12 people. Other parasail vendors include St. George's Parasail Water Sports (no website; Somers Wharf, Town of St. George, St. George's Parish; 441-297-1542) and Skyrider Bermuda (no website; Royal Naval Dockyard, Sandys Parish; 441-234-3019).

Time to Go

Most parasailing opportunities are seasonal. Both St. George's Parasail Water Sports and Skyrider Bermuda offer trips from May to October. KS Watersports' Dockyard location is open year-round, but its St. George venue runs trips only during summer. Parasailing is offered only during the day, typically between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Experience

While parasailing, you can expect to take off from either a deck or the boat itself, and land back in the boat. Be prepared to ride in the boat most of the time -- even if your excursion is two hours long, each rider will have only about 10 minutes of time in the air. If you have a smaller group, you might get more time. Also keep in mind that no more than two people can go up in the parasail equipment at the same time.

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